Stephens & DiRado, LLP

Stephens & DiRado, LLP is a client-driven criminal defense practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving Knox and Anderson counties. Led by attorneys Mark E. Stephens, Melissa C. DiRado, and Martha O. Dinwiddie, the firm represents individuals in both federal and state courts, handling cases from domestic violence and drug offenses to DUI, sex crimes, and violent felonies. They guide clients through every phase of the legal process—pre-charge investigations, bond hearings, General Sessions, trial, and appeal—offering strategic, personalized advocacy at each step.